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Carnan Family History

Carnan Surname Meaning

from Ó Cearnacháin see Kernaghan.variant of Kernan see Kiernan.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Carnan family from?

You can see how Carnan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Carnan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Carnan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 14 Carnan families living in Durham. This was about 88% of all the recorded Carnan's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Carnan families in 1891.
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What did your Carnan ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Carnan. 100% of Carnan women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Carnan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Carnan census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 278 immigration records available for the last name Carnan. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 199 military records available for the last name Carnan. For the veterans among your Carnan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Carnan lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2000, in the United States, Carnan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Carnan in 1963 was 41, and 86 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Carnan ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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